Reframing the debate on migration, development and human rights: fundamental elements

Abstract

During the later part of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, the relationship between migration and development has become a major academic and political issue encompassing the national, regional and global contexts. So far, the discussion agenda has been dictated by the governments of the major migrant-receiving northern countries—primarily the United States and the European Union—and implemented by some key international organizations like the World Bank (WB). These bodies define the topics that determine the course of international and regional forums, policy design, and research financing.